CVE-2018-7240

Name: CVE-2018-7240
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-18T20:29:00.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7240 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's Modicon Quantum in all versions of the communication modules which could allow arbitrary code execution. An FTP command used to upgrade the firmware of the module can be misused to cause a denial of service, or in extreme cases, to load a malicious firmware.. EPSS estimates a 2.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's Modicon Quantum in all versions of the communication modules which could allow arbitrary code execution. An FTP command used to upgrade the firmware of the module can be misused to cause a denial of service, or in extreme cases, to load a malicious firmware.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.67%

83.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Schneider-Electric	140cpu65150 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	140cpu31110 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	140cpu43412u Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	140cpu65160 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	140cpu65260 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	140cpu65860 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	140cpu65160s Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	140cpu65150c Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	140cpu31110c Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	140cpu43412uc Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	140cpu65160c Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	140cpu65260c Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	140cpu65860c Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103541Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-086-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2018-081-01/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103541Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-086-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2018-081-01/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7240?

How severe is CVE-2018-7240?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7240 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7240?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST